This is the second year that we've been CSA members at Connor's Farm on route 35 in Danvers MA. Just about every Friday afternoon you could find us visiting the farm. (If you aren't familiar with a CSA, it is definitely something worth checking out. More information can be found here).
There's a great farm stand with all sorts of fruits and vegetables. For the kids, there are quite a few things to do to keep them occupied. There is a sandbox with some trucks, duck races, animals, and the "spider web". Down by the pond there are also tire swings designed into a horse. Throughout the year there are pick your own Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Peaches, Nectarines, Corn, Apples, and Pumpkins. For the fall, they have a bouncy house, jumping pillow, corn maze, pedal carts, hayrides, BBQ pit, Cider donuts, apple picking, etc. There is just a ton to do for the kids, but be aware that you have to pay admission to get anywhere on the farm. Admission rates are posted on the website. This year we have yet to make the weekend trip since we usually play on the farm all summer long without having to pay admission. I do think if you are looking for a place to go apple picking with the kids and to spend an afternoon, this is a great place to go. Admissions range from about $10 to $13 per person for general admission. Kids 2 and under are free.
Parking: The farm has about 20 -30 parking spots, and then it's street parking. There are no sidewalks on the street. The only time we've noticed parking to be an issue is during the Strawberry Festival in June, and during apple picking season. Fortunately, there's usually plenty of security and a police detail in place to make it as safe as possible.
Bathrooms: There is a bathroom just outside the store, near the picnic tables.
There's a great farm stand with all sorts of fruits and vegetables. For the kids, there are quite a few things to do to keep them occupied. There is a sandbox with some trucks, duck races, animals, and the "spider web". Down by the pond there are also tire swings designed into a horse. Throughout the year there are pick your own Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Peaches, Nectarines, Corn, Apples, and Pumpkins. For the fall, they have a bouncy house, jumping pillow, corn maze, pedal carts, hayrides, BBQ pit, Cider donuts, apple picking, etc. There is just a ton to do for the kids, but be aware that you have to pay admission to get anywhere on the farm. Admission rates are posted on the website. This year we have yet to make the weekend trip since we usually play on the farm all summer long without having to pay admission. I do think if you are looking for a place to go apple picking with the kids and to spend an afternoon, this is a great place to go. Admissions range from about $10 to $13 per person for general admission. Kids 2 and under are free.
Parking: The farm has about 20 -30 parking spots, and then it's street parking. There are no sidewalks on the street. The only time we've noticed parking to be an issue is during the Strawberry Festival in June, and during apple picking season. Fortunately, there's usually plenty of security and a police detail in place to make it as safe as possible.
Bathrooms: There is a bathroom just outside the store, near the picnic tables.
I represent Connors Farm - thank you for your review of our farm.
ReplyDeleteJust to clarify - you only have to pay admission to go to the family activity areas - not to park, and not to go in the farm stand.
And as you indicated, the petting zoo/picnic area/etc. is free during the week, but there is an admission charge during weekend events when there are more activities going on.
Thanks again, and we look forward to having you at the farm again this season.